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Title: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 02:56:04 pm

Here is my new bow.

It is red oak board.  it pulls in the upper 50s @ 28".  it screams an arrow. i mean it really fast.
it is 2" wide at midlimb and the last 15" taper to 3/8" at the nocks.  it is 66" ntn

it is backed with linen and painted black. i stained it dark walnut.  it is finished with deft.

i love this bow.
sorry iam a terrible picture taker the pictures dont do it justice

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Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 02:57:38 pm

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Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: John K on April 06, 2008, 03:00:41 pm

Looks real nice !

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Hillbilly on April 06, 2008, 03:12:29 pm

Looks good, David.

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Gordon on April 06, 2008, 03:12:39 pm

You're right, the pictures do not do it justice. That is a wonderful bow!

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 03:15:15 pm

thanks everyone so right now im 3 for 3 havent had one brake yet but i take pains in my bows. i wish you could see it in person

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 06, 2008, 03:20:00 pm

Looks like a great bow David. I hope you will excuse me being a little critical. The top limb appears to be bending just a little more right at midlimb.  It appears that the top limb has taken a little more set than the bottom.  I think it is because of the extra bend at midlimb. I'm not trying to knock your bow because it is really good, but when a few guys started pointing out little things on my bows it really helped me improve.   Justin

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 03:23:01 pm

your absolutely right the top limb took more set than the bottom and it is bending more at midlim.
Critizm is welcome it will only help

the tiller isnt perfect but i am happy with it it flings an arrow fast and straight. i would love to take it hunting

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 06, 2008, 03:26:22 pm

The tiller is real close to perfect.  I would say that the bottom limb is perfect.  You should use it as  a reference on your next bow.  Justin

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 03:31:06 pm

i will definately do that thanks

i need to find other bowyers in my area to learn from especially when i work up enough nerve to make one froma stave :o

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: NOMADIC PIRATE on April 06, 2008, 03:53:48 pm

You can feel the excitment in you post,..isn't it a great feeling ?

Well done, I'm sure you'll enjoy that bow, ...and you shoud.

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Pat B on April 06, 2008, 05:18:40 pm

Nice Bow, David. And to think only a few months ago you were wondering if you could! ;)  Well, you have! 8)    Pat

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 06, 2008, 05:22:58 pm

nice bow you got there.  dont fear those staves, you'll do just fine. once you start on staves you'll be hooked on them- Ryan

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Kegan on April 06, 2008, 07:16:01 pm

Excellent bow- a real beaut! I think the third bow I made that held was about 20# :D.

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: rebelrecurve on April 06, 2008, 07:31:31 pm

Nice bow David, congrats!
Mike

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: DanaM on April 06, 2008, 07:40:58 pm

Looks pretty darn good David, but as Justin said the top limb is a bit off, but oh well eh
if yer happy and the bow shoots than its a complete success :)

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Badger on April 06, 2008, 07:56:03 pm

Very nice job, good design for performance and paralell limbs. Justin, I think everyone here knows that you are being constructive and helpful when you make a suggestion as it should be, and ditto what you suggested. Steve

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: kayakfisher on April 06, 2008, 09:52:41 pm

Sharp bow good job David







 Springfield Mo home of kids, tommatoes , and Tornados
                                                                    Dennis

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 10:16:38 pm

thanks everyone for the nice compliments


kayakfisher i once fished lake tanycomo in springfield.  it was my very first time ever flyfishing ever. o man it was ugly and i didnt catch anything but it was fun.
i couldnt cast until the end until some nice man showed me how.  and teh some guy walked about 30 ft infront of me were all the fish were i was mad but he was spin fishing. lol

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on April 06, 2008, 10:33:55 pm

Nice job on that one David.

Alan

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: mullet on April 06, 2008, 10:53:01 pm

  Good job ,David, now jump on that Mulberry stave. ;)

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 06, 2008, 11:19:24 pm

after i make my brothers graduation bow i am going to get stuck into it ;D i cant wait

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Dustybaer on April 07, 2008, 02:36:33 am

nice bow, i like it a lot.

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Pappy on April 07, 2008, 07:52:09 am

Very nice work David,fine job on that one. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: stiknstring on April 07, 2008, 01:03:57 pm

Nice work David...

The critique of the others brings up a question for me.  The bow appears to be "out of balance" so that the draw makes it look like it is tilting down.  Is this because of the apparently weaker top limb???

Just curiousity making me think that you could definitely feel the balance issue when one is tillering the bow....

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: TRACY on April 07, 2008, 01:25:25 pm

Good job DW. I like the overall apperance with the dark stain and black linen. Looks like a good shooter.

Tracy

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: GregB on April 07, 2008, 03:06:05 pm

Good looking bow David...keep up the good work!

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: hawkbow on April 07, 2008, 08:21:11 pm

Very nice bow.. I see many more in the future from you .....Hawk a/ho

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: david w. on April 07, 2008, 09:22:31 pm

thanks everyone the off balance look is the way i am sttanding and holding it. its hard to hold these back for a couple seconds while someone fumbles around with the camera. ;D

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: DanaM on April 07, 2008, 09:26:22 pm

David thats what I tell the wife, Hurry up dang gummit :o ;D

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: Rich Saffold on April 07, 2008, 09:34:00 pm

 ;D You did real good David! It's a wonderful feeling when you have a bow  that makes the arrows zip...

Rich

Title: Re: My new bow
Post by: koan on April 08, 2008, 01:07:09 am

Sweeet!..Now jump on that stave ;)...Brian